Weirdo Magnet

I am so loving and nice, but I attract weird people that I really don't want to hang out with. My friends don't like it either.


I feel bad if I ignore those people to try to get rid of them. How do I stop attracting "weirdos" without being mean?


- Weirdo Magnet

Hey chica,

Know that you have the power to choose who you want to hang out with. If someone you don't really like asks to hang out, you can say no. That doesn't mean that you should make up a ridiculous excuse to get out of it. Instead, politely tell them that you're grateful that they want to include you, but you're kinda busy at the moment.


Next, keep your close friends closer. Of course, you shouldn't block out other friendships just to hang with an exclusive group. But planning cool new activities with your group will help ya bond. Saturday night scary movie sleepovers? Make them a tradition and soon you AND all of your close friends will be having a fantastic time.


And another thing... makes you think these new peeps are so "weird?" Are they just a little bit diff than what you're usually used to? Give them a chance. You might find that the "weird" girl from math camp actually has the same off-the-wall taste in movies that you do. Or your nerdy next-door neighbor could have a hilarious sense of humor. Remember that old saying "Make new friends but keep the old?" Give these new "weirdos" a chance. You might be pleasantly surprised.


-Jean L.

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8/17/2009 7:00:00 AM
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